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Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible hand painted and handmade papier mâché lion coffee table in turquoise green by Sermel
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Lacquer, Paper

Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Papier Maché Lion's Head with Real Teeth for Taxidermy Use
Located in Leuven , BE
Papier mâché lions head, with nice coloured patina in off-white, black and red. The head was used
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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th century Chinese papier mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers. China, 1801-1900
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Paint, Paper

19th Century Lacquered Papier-Mache Tea Caddy
Located in Maidstone, GB
A 19th Century Lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy of rectangular form with an ogee moulded edge and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

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Wood, Paper

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

French Art Deco Bed by Paul Poiret France Circa 1929
By Paul Poiret
Located in North York, ON
French Art Deco Bed by Paul Poiret France Circa 1929. This French art deco bed by designer Paul Poiret is a stunning original design. Featuring flowing geometric shapes, handcrafted ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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The Black Road: Iron, Classical Male Bust, Resin Sculpture with Rust Iron Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculptu...
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2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand painted details over white robe, include hair, face, gold gilt rope collar, pink a...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 8 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

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Paper

Monumental Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Bronze Giraffe Animal Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Sergio Bustamante, large 53 inches tall giraffe. Standing, in brass and bronze hammered handcrafted animal sculpture. This is a beautiful piece of Mid-Century Modern ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paper

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper and Brass Parrot by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante folk art parrot on a swing. Note that one of the tail feathers is loose and needs to be reattached to the other five tail feathers. Origin...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Midcentury Brass and Copper Pelican Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing mixed metal pelican sculpture crafted in brass, copper, and silvered metal in a distinctive and captivating composition that combines technique with attitude.
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Patito
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Patito Sergio Bustamente Polychrome hand carved wood 15 x 20 x 40 cm 1984, MX No Base Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. Though born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, S...
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Patito
Patito
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
English Staffordshire Apostle Jug with 8 Saints in Gothic Arches Circa 1842
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning Antique English Staffordshire Whiteware Apostle Jug. Highly decorated with amazing detail, this Jug has phenomenal personality. The design was registered March 17...
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Antique 1840s British Renaissance Pitchers

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Lion Sculpture by Jean Valentine
By Jean Valentine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Papier mâché whimsical lion by Jean Valentine, Mexico, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Paper

Lion Sculpture by Jean Valentine
Lion Sculpture by Jean Valentine
H 15.5 in W 19 in D 8 in
Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE NAIVE/FAIRGROUND TYPE DISPLAY FIGURE With the most charming face (and lean) how could you now love this guy? Wonderfully handcrafted and hand painted. Possibly originally mad...
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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19th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Located in Brecht, BE
Great lines on this very decorative object, a lion made in papier mâché in France during the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Paper

19th Century Papier Mâché Lion
19th Century Papier Mâché Lion
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 14.97 in
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Located in Brecht, BE
This is an amazing papier mâché theatre prop, a lion in all its glory, great expression and patina.
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion
H 57.09 in W 29.53 in D 43.31 in
Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Paper

Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel
Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel
H 6.3 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Folk Art Paper Mâché Tiger with Bobble Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese papier mâché lion is an empeccable display of stunning Japanese Folk Art. The vibrant
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20th Century Japanese Toys

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Paper

French Hand Carved Unique Creation Papier Mâché Animal Busts
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique creation! Hand carved, made in France papier-mâché animal busts. You can ask for your bust
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2010s French Animal Sculptures

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Paper

French Hand-Carved Unique Creation Papier-Mâché Animal Busts
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique creation! Hand-carved, made in France papier-mâché animal busts. You can ask for your bust
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2010s French Animal Sculptures

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18th Century Italian Lion Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding 18th century lion head Blason, crest expertly crafted from wood and Papier Mache
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

18th Century Italian Lion Head
18th Century Italian Lion Head
H 28.75 in W 24 in D 6.5 in
Mid-19th Century Pair of Italian Masks Gilded Lion Head Sculptures from Tuscany
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 19th century Italian gilded lion head papier-mâché masks, a pair of antique furniture
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

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Paper, Gesso

20th Century Venetian Baroque Style Theater Prop Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
places over time. Made of wood and paper mache suitable for everyday use. Below the curved top with a
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20th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paper

Antique Papier Mâché Cylinder Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An attractive 1920s papier mâché cylinder box hand painted with animals, lions, tigers, deer or
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Vintage 1920s Indian Decorative Boxes

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19th Century Spanish and South American Toledo Papier Mache Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
on 4 lions paw metal feet. Gorgeously rare and intriguing piece! Provenance: Bought privately
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Jewelry Boxes

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Paper Mache Whimsical "Lion"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paper mache whimsical lion with painted pattern overall including green leaves and lilly of the
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1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1960s Folk Art lion sculpture designed and made in Guatemala. Papier mâché construct with naive
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Vintage 1960s South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Vintage Lion Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, salvaged fur coat fox tails and
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks

Wilson's New American Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
By James Wilson & Cyrus Lancaster
Located in New York, NY
of his engraving. He started out by creating a large sphere of solid wood, and covered it with paper
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Antique 19th Century American Globes

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Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Vintage Black Horse Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, real horse hyde and imagination, this
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks

Vintage Tiger Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, faux fur and imagination, this Tiger
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks

Vintage Leopard Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, faux fur and imagination, this Leopard
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks

Vintage Zebra Amusement Park Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 carnival mascot heads. Hand crafted from paper mache, leather and imagination, this Zebra is
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks

Vintage Polar Bear Masquerade Mask circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
collection of 20 masks from an historic family costume shop. Hand made from paper mache, faux fur and
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Masks

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Paper Mache Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paper mache lion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, paint and antler, every paper mache lion was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper mache lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A paper mache lion made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paper mache lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sergio Bustamante produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paper Mache Lion?

Prices for a paper mache lion start at $450 and top out at $9,520 with the average selling for $1,881.
Questions About Paper Mache Lion
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.